Chapter 7 Applying Evidence - Based Pharmacotherapy to Formulary Decisions
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This chapter provides insights into how an evidence-based approach is vitally important to help inform the decisions reached by formulary managers and pharmacy & therapeutics committees. Specifically, it explains (1) what a formulary system is, (2) the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing a formulary system, (3) the qualities of an effective system, including details about an evidenceand value-based approach, (4) how to conduct scientific, clinical and economic drug reviews, and (5) how to effectively – and efficiently -use various resources available to ensure high quality of the information used to support formulary decisions. A glossary of terms is included at the end of this section.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008